Millionaires is an Asian-American electronic music duo currently consisting… Read Full Bio ↴Millionaires is an Asian-American electronic music duo currently consisting of Melissa Marie Green and Meredith Hurley. Formed in August 2007, the group originally consisted of Green and her sister Allison Green, with Dani Artaud (currently known as Snowblood) joining shortly after. The group is widely known for mixing explicit lyrics with a heavy electropop backing, as well as being one of the first acts to become "internet famous" (a term that was the predecessor to the modern day "influencer"), gaining huge notoriety and popularity during the "Myspace era" within the initial emergence of social media. They generated strong controversy during their early years, mainly for being visually and lyrically provocative. The band released three EPs, several singles — including "Stay the Night", which managed to chart for a short time in the UK, and their debut album, Tonight, released in March 2013. In March 2016 they released a single with producer Wade Martin titled "When I'm Single". Much of their music style was ground-breaking in forming the crunkcore genre. They have also been mentioned as one of the major influences behind the 2020 re-emergence of the hyperpop microgenre. Melissa Marie Green and Allison Green are also known for their brief stint in reality television, being cast as replacements in the fifteenth season of Oxygen's Bad Girls Club, which consisted of a cast entirely made up of sisters.

In 2010, Artaud confirmed that she had left the group. Millionaires continued as a duo until August 2022, when Melissa Marie announced that she would be continuing Millionaires as a solo project after Allison's departure. In July 2023, Meredith Hurley and Anissa Zermeno were added to the lineup. As of October 2024, Zermeno is no longer listed as a member on official Millionaires social media accounts and has seemingly left the group.

Gangstar
Millionaires Lyrics

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Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar

You can go, go, go
Take your rock n roll

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar

Don't wanna fly a mile high
To a penthouse suite
With a line of girls outside
With a rockstar to meet

Nothing's like the lovin'
When my gangstar's outta jail
It sure pays off when I pay his bail
5 star, gangstar, outta jail, stolen car

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar

You can go, go, go
Take your rock n roll

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar

G-A-N-G-S-T-A-R
Gangstar

Don't wanna see him on billboards
That you can't miss
My gangstar's number one
On the most wanted list

Entourage, cop cars
Five body gards
Don't need protection
With my gangstar, gangstar

VIP
Very impressive prick
A rockstar's ego is bigger than his dick
My gangstars friends are RIP
Which means I have him just for me

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar

You can go, go, go
Take your rock n roll

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar

Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun
Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun
Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun
Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun

G-A-N-G-S-T-A-R
Gangstar
You can't miss
Gangstar

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar

You can go, go, go
Take your rock n roll

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar

G-A-N-G-S-T-A-R
Gangstar
You can't miss
Gangstar
G-A-N-G-S-T-A-R
Gangstar
You can't miss

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar
Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar

You can go, go, go
Take your rock n roll

Don't want a rockstar
I want a gangstar
Gangstar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Millionaires' "Gangstar" is a proclamation of the lead singer's preference for a gangster over a rockstar. She sings about not wanting to be with a rockstar and instead wanting to be with a gangster, which is reflected in the chorus as she repeats "Don't want a rockstar, I want a gangstar." She describes how she does not want to live in penthouse suites with a line of girls waiting outside but instead prefers spending time with her "gangstar" who might have been in jail but is out now, and she pays for his bail. In summary, the lead singer expresses a desire for someone with a dangerous lifestyle and a rebellious attitude.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't want a rockstar
I am not interested in a musician who plays rock music.

I want a gangstar
I want a member of a criminal gang who is tough and menacing.

You can go, go, go Take your rock n roll
You can leave me and take your music with you.

Don't wanna fly a mile high To a penthouse suite With a line of girls outside With a rockstar to meet
I do not want to go to a fancy hotel room where there are many women waiting to meet a famous musician.

Nothing's like the lovin' When my gangstar's outta jail It sure pays off when I pay his bail 5 star, gangstar, outta jail, stolen car
Being in love with a gangster who has just been released from jail is a unique experience that is made even better when I pay for his release. He may even steal a car for me.

G-A-N-G-S-T-A-R Gangstar
Spelling out the word 'Gangstar.'

Don't wanna see him on billboards That you can't miss My gangstar's number one On the most wanted list
I do not want to see my gangster partner's face on big advertisements that are hard to overlook. He is the most wanted criminal according to the authorities.

Entourage, cop cars Five body gards Don't need protection With my gangstar, gangstar
There is no need for extra protection because my gangster has a group of friends, as well as five bodyguards.

VIP Very impressive prick A rockstar's ego is bigger than his dick My gangstars friends are RIP Which means I have him just for me
The term 'VIP' stands for 'Very Impressive Prick,' and it refers to the arrogance of rockstars. In contrast, my gangster boyfriend's friends are all dead, which means he is mine and mine alone.

Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun Face tat, fitted cap, pants sagg, gun
These four lines describe the typical appearance and attire of a gangster, which include facial tattoos, a fitted cap, sagging pants, and a gun.

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